Introducing district strategies

District strategies are a new level of strategic planning that we are introducing to the planning system. District strategies will capture and protect the valued character and attributes of each of Canberra's nine districts.

The district strategies deliver the ACT Planning Strategy by providing more specific and targeted directions for each district. In short, they will guide the strategic management of growth and change on a district scale in the context of green and blue spaces, good travel connections, housing, employment growth and support our shopping centres

Weston Creek Engagement Schedule in February 2023

Pop ups

• Wednesday 15th 10.00 - 2.00pm - Cooleman Court
• Thursday 16th 10.00 - 2.00pm - Cooleman Court

South Side Listening Space

Day one

• Friday 24th 10.00am - 5.00pm - Abode Woden Hotel (Stromlo Room)

Day two

• Saturday 25th 11.00am - 4.00pm - Abode Woden Hotel (Stromlo Room)

We are looking at

The Weston Creek District Strategy captures the special character of Weston Creek and reflects the community's views on future planning priorities. It will help us manage growth and change in the district while protecting the things the community values most.

Directions for the Weston Creek

Blue-green network

• Enhance priority blue-green connections at the western portion of Rivett and Duffy.
• Prioritise the management of bushfire risks for existing and new development.

Economic access and opportunity across the city

• Grow small business enterprise and employment opportunities in Weston group centre to enhance and diversify its key economic role for the district.

Strategic movement to support city growth

• Enhance public transport priority connections to the City Centre and to Woden and Molonglo Valley in future.

Sustainable neighbourhoods

• Develop more diverse housing in and around the Weston group centre, integrated with rapid public transport corridors.

Inclusive centres and communities

• Consider the role and function of existing group and local centres including Fisher local centre and undertake investigation in this and other centres to support community development.
• Strengthen the cross-district network of community facilities with consideration of demand and existing provision across Weston Creek, Woden, and Molonglo Valley districts.

Change Areas

Each district strategy includes proposed, possible and potential key development sites and change areas, which are included on the map below and in the draft strategy. For Weston Creek, these include:

• Weston group centre

To see all the changes, visit the Draft Weston Creek District Strategy, or the Weston Creek District Summary & Map.

Weston Creek District Map

Use the map below to check out the proposed, possible and potential key development sites and change areas for Weston Creek. You can have your say on these areas using the quick comment form below, or on the Provide Feedback page. The map below is also shown in detail in the district summary in the document library.